Letters to the editor
Solving the problem
January 4, 2009The “Palestine problem” has been at the core of America’s conflict with Islamic fundamentalists. » Full Story
Exploiting Mountwood
January 4, 2009Save Mountwood Park from the chainsaws and bulldozers of President Jack Mathers and his employer, Hassley Lumber. » Full Story
No service in postal service
January 4, 2009Dec. 27, we placed some business envelopes in our mailbox with expectations that it would be picked up. This time of month bills are expected by some companies to be paid. » Full Story
Theft disappoints boy
January 4, 2009
On the morning of Dec. 27, I woke up to find that one of our Christmas decorations had been stolen out of our front yard on Broadway Avenue. » Full Story
Questioning sincerity
January 4, 2009I have to question the sincerity of “Old Man Rivers Mission.” Having a little extra money this holiday season our family decided to donate to the local food banks. » Full Story
New rules hurt business
January 4, 2009I am a parent of two young children and business owner. I do understand the importance of needing more rules governing children’s product safety. » Full Story
DMV office a headache
January 4, 2009Taking care of personal business at the local detachment of the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is becoming a major headache. » Full Story
Are police profiling?
January 4, 2009Last week a Parkersburg cop arrested a 40-year-old black woman because of a random traffic stop at 1 a.m. where he saw she had cocaine in her vehicle. » Full Story
Don’t bailout automakers
December 28, 2008As the disgraced Detroit three automakers are asking Congress for tens of billions of taxpayer dollars, we should remember the last several billion that we gave the industry, and the outc » Full Story
Wounding our principles
December 28, 2008Benjamin Franklin wrote that occasional wars would be necessary for the survival of our republic. His words are our misfortune necessarily to return. » Full Story




